If you’re going to sing about the demise of a rival player, take a lesson from Cincinnati Reds slugger Jonny Gomes, and make sure there aren’t any press nearby.

Gomes walked into the Cincinnati Reds spring training clubhouse early Wednesday morning singing at the top of his warbly voice.

The melody was not recognizable, but the words were plaintive: “Wainwright’s gone, Wainwright’s gone, Wainwright’s gone,” he sang joyously.

The reference was to St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, sent back to St. Louis Tuesday to have his ouchy elbow examined.

The word on Wainwright is that he might need Tommy John surgery, which would spell big trouble for the Cardinals’ chances of catching the Reds, who won the NL central last fall. That’s a good break for the Reds, but they’re gonna catch hell for this.

What was Gomes supposed to do? Aw, I really wish that St. Louis still had their best starting pitcher healthy so they could beat us in a few crucial games that might wind up knocking us out of the playoffs. Ask any jerkoff hippy sportswriter out there who doesn’t compete for his daily bread and he’ll tell you yes. As a Reds fan, I find it ridiculous to celebrate anything in February. Except Mardi Gras. Because, you know, boobs.

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As a St. Louis Cardinals fan, I’m generally considered more intelligent and classy than the average baseball fan. With that said…

*slits wrists, kicks chair out*

By: toidi

02.24.2011 @ 9:08 AM

Gomes might want to get a David Wright, great Gazzoo helmet, for his first at-bat against the cards.

By: ILovePaleHoseandPaleHos

02.24.2011 @ 9:18 AM

If he had sung it to the tune of a Rufus Wainwright song, then I’d find it hilarious.

By: Chad Henne Checkdown Clinic

02.24.2011 @ 10:25 AM

@Burnsy

Dolphins and Cardinals? Jesus, I’m sorry. That’s just too much false hope in my life. I temper my Phins expectations with the Orioles, so I’m just sort of melancholy all of the time.

By: MDCharlieOSU

02.24.2011 @ 11:05 AM

I have heard him talk about the song. He claims to have just finished interviewing with Dibble who broke the news to him about Wainwright. He said as he was entering the dugout he was singing is Wainwright gone, is Wainwright gone? Sure his version sounds a little fabricated but my major issue is the reporter who broke the story is the reporter who caused the Reds/Cardinals brawl last year after he reported Phillips remarks. I agree I’m sure not a single damn Reds fan was sad yesterday they might not face Wainwright, but professional athletes don’t cheer for other players to face injuries. Gomes came up in the league with Wainwright and claims they are boys off the field…Sounds like the Cardinals are without their Ace and will be losing Pujols after the season better pull a Nuggets move and trade Pujols while you still can get something for him!

By: ted

02.24.2011 @ 11:09 AM

Toidoi is spot on and that piece of advice probably ought to be taken to heart by all of the Reds. There will be pay back on that one for sure.
What a completely classless act.

By: Untimely Utley

02.24.2011 @ 11:19 AM

Shut the fuck up, Ted.

Homo.

By: beagamer

02.24.2011 @ 12:38 PM

Starting Sh!t

By: STL FAN

02.24.2011 @ 1:09 PM

Pujols has no trade clause and probably will not waive it. He will not get traded and may or may not sign. Cards are commited to winning and so is Albert. Cards stil have nucleus of talent and can add pieces. Look at what happened in 2006. Reds were a one hit wonder and are Cards wannabe’s!

By: Bengal fan

02.24.2011 @ 2:20 PM

Reds Suck
Gomes looks like a turd under his hemet and besides he’s a horrible baseball player

By: Burnsy

02.24.2011 @ 2:40 PM

@Chad Henne Checkdown Clinic

Don’t forget the Orlando Magic!

*sticks head back in oven*

By: MLB Fan

02.24.2011 @ 3:42 PM

If I’m a Cardinals pitcher and gomes is at the plate, I’m head hunting not that there’s anything up there to damage.

By: Cardinalnationtribe

02.24.2011 @ 6:15 PM

Reds will need more than Wainwright going down to win the division again. They are not that good, just a year the whole division stunk and they got lucky.